Retro Library Shelving
Architectural French Mid-Century Library Shelving
Located in London, GB
A scarce set of library shelving in well designed geometric forms.
The pair can be combined to
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Industrial Library Shelving
Located in Miami, FL
condition with minor scratches. A versatile shelving unit for use in a kitchen, media room, library or as a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Nickel
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial Italian wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Feal library, original from 60s
By Feal
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing two identical Feal libraries, each crafted with a captivating combination of brass and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Mid-20th Century Bookcase or Shelving Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
cabinet, library.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Wood
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
an excellent small library, wall display, or bookcase.
In great condition for its age with honest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Bamboo Book Shelving - Vintage Wall Rack, Unit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern French shelving made of handcrafted bamboo, in good
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Bamboo
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs 'Välipala' Grand Library
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegantly with the surrounding elements. Above, a white shelving system takes center stage that is
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Wood, Teak
20th Century George III Style Mahogany Library Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Parkesburg, PA
doors, - adjustable shelving, comes with 2 keys, 2pc design.
Very good condition, original finish
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Late 20th Century George III Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Danish teak room divider, modular library bookcase by L Chr Larsen & Son
By L. Chr Larsen & Son
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak room divider vintage library bookcase
Modular shelf-system by L Chr Larsen & Søn
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 70.08 in W 121.26 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 38.98 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
addition for anyone's office, den, library, work desk area, book shelving.
Circa 1980s and was originally
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish 2-Bay Rosewood Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage floating bookcase
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Rosewood
H 83.27 in W 63.19 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 66.93 in W 64.57 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Etagere Painted White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass etagere shelving fixture painted white.
Tall and sturdy this shelving unit
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Brass
Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
companies that they designed models for archives and libraries such as this particular piece.
The shelving
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal
Floating Cabinets by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
striking bi-fold doors adorned with lustrous rosewood pulls, revealing ample shelving to store and display
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Lips Vago Set of Five 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black and red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.
Constructed from steel
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
French Louis XIV Carved Walnut and Wire Four-Door Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, an office or a library with this spectacular 10.5 feet bookcase! Created in
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Wire
Fine Danish Hardwood Mid-Century Modern 1960's Bookcase Bar Sideboard
Located in GB
Rosewood Stamped, large shelving system / at home sideboard bar
This piece came to me as a suite, it
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Hardwood
H 72.84 in W 93.71 in D 20.48 in
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By Kai Kristiansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Rosewood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Metal
Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Plaster
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Musa King Bed in Brown Leather and Oatmeal Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The amazing designers from the Uultis team have fabricated this beautiful Musa king bed in an exquisite combination of oatmeal fabric and brown leather, with a shell shape as a headb...
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2010s Brazilian Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of bookcases by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large set of original bookcases by architect Mogens Koch for master carpenter Rud. Rasmussen. 12 bookcases shown here. We offer the bookcases in any number of units (each unit is 76x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
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2010s American Industrial Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Textile, Wood
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table.
2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.
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2010s Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Selene Streamline Moderne Inspired Blown Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
By Bianco Light & Space
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Inspired by Art Moderne, the Selene sconce is part of Bianco light and space, streamline series. Composed of mold blown faceted glass shown in enamel white and brass hardware with LE...
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2010s American Streamlined Moderne Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Brass
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch bookcases in Mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Mahogany
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Nickel, Brass
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Fortuny Fabric Cushion in the Impero Pattern
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
A Fortuny fabric cushion in the Impero pattern, copper and silvery gold color way with silk blend backing material and taffeta edging, the pattern, a 19th century French design with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Silk
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Italian Library Shelving Unit By Amma
By Amma
Located in London, GB
Modubale large library shelving unit in lacquered and white painted wood produced by Amma
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Library/shelving unit by Pierluigi Spandolini
By Pierluigi Spandolini
Located in London, GB
Extensive library/shelving unit by Pierluigi Sapandolini for Genzini. The unit consists of 6 black
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1950s Italian Retro Library Shelving
Ico Parisi Fratelli Rizzi Custom Italian Walnut Library Shelving Storage, 1958
By Fratelli Rizzi, Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ico Parisi Fratelli Rizzi custom Italian walnut library shelving storage, 1958. Freestanding
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 83 in W 158 in D 25 in
Scandinavian Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free standing
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal
H 70.87 in W 106.3 in D 18.51 in
Dutch Teak Wood Shelving Free Standing Library
Located in Voorburg, NL
beautiful and practical no nonsense library. All in a very good original vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Rare Italian Wall-Mounted Library or Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
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1950s Italian Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mahogany Faux Bamboo Library Bookcase Étagère Shelving Unit Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Mahogany faux bamboo bookcase or étagère with graduated depth for optimum storage.
Seven Seas Hooker vintage piece, circa 1970s-1980s. Sturdy construction. Features two larg...
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1980s American Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Mahogany
Charles and Ray Eames ESU Storage Unit Shelving Library Étagère Room Divider
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Hartford, CT
plated steel uprights, and crossed metal struts inspired by industrial warehouse shelving. The walnut
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Metal
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Metal, Brass
Architectural Italian Wall-Mounted Shelving System
Located in East Hampton, NY
Rare Industrial wall-mounted library or shelving system that is completely customize-able to your
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Metal, Brass
Chinese Wooden Free Standing Shelving Unit
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated self-supporting shelving unit in wood with a solid frame, made in China. The piece
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Library Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco library coffee table with integral shelving and chromed metal surround detail. Figured
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Library Shelving
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Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Premier Modular Shelving and Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Charleston, WV
units were sometimes sold with brasilia desks for additional storage for a office or library. They were
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Walnut
Original Midcentury String Shelving Unit by Nils Strinning
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
would make an excellent small library or wall mounted writing desk.
In great condition for its age
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Brass, Steel
Pierre Chapo Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo, Mid-Century Modern, library or shelving system, France, 1970s.
This important piece
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Elm
Renato Zevi Brass, Chrome and Glass Free Standing Shelving Unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated self-supporting shelving unit in brass and chrome a solid frame, made in Italy, 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Archives and Libraries Shelf by Lips Vago
By Lips Vago
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Shelving unit, steel, by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960s.
Vintage library shelf by Lips Vago from Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Rare Adjustable French Library by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo adjustable library or shelving system, France, 1960s. The cabinet consists out of two
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Elm
Italian Wardrobes and Shelving produced by Stenio Villani Factory during 1960s
By Stenio Villani
Located in Prato, IT
shelving with three shelves and a basement with two drawers, completes the set.
The interior parts
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Brass
H 72.05 in W 41.74 in D 19.69 in
1950's Wall Mounted Library by Fratelli Proserpio
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in London, GB
A rosewood wall mounted library designed by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy, 1950's.
The shelving unit
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Rosewood
Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Library system designed by Vittorio Introini. Italy, Saporiti, 1969.
Modular and sculptural wall
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1960s Italian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vittorio Introini Library System Model P700, 1969 Saporiti
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Library System designed by Vittorio Introini. Italy, Saporiti, 1969.
Modular and sculptural wall
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Metal
Double Bay Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodge
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This exceptional vintage freestanding wall unit shelving system, designed by the renowned Lou
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 63 in D 18 in
Monumental 30 Piece Willy Guhl Modular Cement Bookcase Library
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental set of 30 modular cement cube library book case by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for
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1960s Swiss Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Cement
Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi freestanding library for Home, Italy 1957
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Shelving unit for Home, Italy 1957
The shelving unit is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Brutalist Walnut Bookcase Room Divider Library Étagère Cabinet Sculptural MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Brutalist room divider, circa 1960s. A double sided design with sculptural and traditional shelving
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1960s Brutalist Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Mahogany
H 80 in W 52 in D 20 in
Boltinge Danish Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Sideboard Credenza Library Unit
By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
sliding glass doors and curved open shelving on the sides. Bottom credenza features sliding tambour doors
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Felt, Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Beechwood and Iron Folding Library Ladder, Display Shelf
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A handsome addition to any space with hard to reach shelving, this artisan-made folding beechwood
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1950s French Retro Library Shelving
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Iron
H 44.5 in W 16 in D 29 in
Vintage Danish Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
shelving system model Cado. This is a original vintage floating bookcase designed by Danish architect Poul
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 79.93 in W 157.88 in D 15.95 in
PAUL EVANS
Located in Chicago, IL
PAUL EVANS STUDIO for Directional, Prototype Display Shelving/Library. This unique system came from
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1960s American Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Showcase Cabinet, Etagere, Vitrine, Gold-Plated Designed in Italy by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Antwerp, BE
, inspired by the Hollywood Regency style. Sophisticated self-supporting shelving unit in brass and chrome a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 79.14 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Pierre Chapo Original Shelve System from the 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pierre Chapo adjustable library or shelving system, France, 1970s.
This
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Elm
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 78.75 in W 96.26 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 64.57 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 68.9 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Teak
H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 5-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
5 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Teak
H 77.96 in W 159.45 in D 15.16 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
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Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.26 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 95.67 in W 96.07 in D 14.97 in
Very Rare Henry Robert Kann Table with Sculptural Iron Legs, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Knoll, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Quarterly. The corresponding shelving unit with the same distinctive leg is documented as "a special piece
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Iron
Lips Vago Set of three 'Congresso' bookcases, 1960
By Lips Vago
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
plates with holes on the sides, creating a strong graphic pattern.
Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving
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1960s Italian Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rosewood Sideboard Credenza by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Stockholm, SE
doors and good storage options with great design. Inside there is adjustable shelving and three pull out
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Rosewood
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in L 30.71 in
Superior Strength Danish Teak Three-Piece Bookcase with Drinks Cabinet
Located in South Charleston, WV
with a full compliment of heavy books without any sag. When it is important to have sturdy shelving
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Danish Modern Wall Unit Shelves System by Johnny Sorensen and Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
particularly rare version and special order only - even in Denmark.
Possibly the most versatile shelving
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ico Parisi, Italian Sideboard, 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
4 drawers set in the middle. The second story has a shelving space with a further two lockable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Library Shelving Storage, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid century library shelving storage with original travertine top, and original caned drawers
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Walnut
Modular Library Shelving in Yellow and Black Metal by Reska Denmark
Located in London, GB
Vintage metal Reska library shelving was developed in 1949 by Rudolph Koreska in Denmark. Free
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal
Vintage Teak and Metal Multistrux Iron Modular Shelving Unit or Library Shelves
By Multistrux
Located in Markington, GB
assembling some pieces with others and will allow you to create different versions of shelving. Lots of
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Metal
H 48.04 in W 96.86 in D 8.67 in
1960 Modular by Olof Pira String Shelving System Room Divider Wall Unit Library
By String Design AB, Olof Pira
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very impressive and versatile Mid-Century Modern shelving system designed by Olof Pira in 1956
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
H 92.52 in W 141.74 in D 15.75 in
Italian Shelving Unit in Walnut, Bespoke Vintage Architect Piece
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tall architectural library, walnut, Postmodern, Italy, 1980s
Superb piece in beautifully grained
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Three Piece Walnut Free Standing Shelving Unit
By Milo Baughman, Poul Cadovius, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Garnerville, NY
of one shelving unit, another shelving unit with two sliding doors and a smaller shelf. Circa 1960-70
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Early 20th Century Dutch Ashwood Museum or Library Ladder
Located in Haarlem, NL
shelving unit or high cupboard.
The light coloured ashwood shows a nice 'used' patina and is bolted with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Iron
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Grand Library, circa 1960
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
function as a bench or plank that can be used as extra storage. On top of that is a white shelving and book
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Wood
Rare and Large Pierre Chapo 'B17' Library in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, Bibliothèque, model no. B17, elm, France, 1967.
The shelving system was created in
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Elm
Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 58.47 in W 32.88 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modern 3-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Teak
H 77.96 in W 96.07 in D 15.95 in
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Red Metal Book Case
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
archives and libraries such as this particular piece. The shelving unit was so popular that in 1968 it won
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Walnut Side Board or Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive piece features beautiful dark grain hardwood and plenty of shelving/ storage space
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Shelving
Materials
Walnut
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Retro Library Shelving For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of retro library shelving for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every item from our selection of retro library shelving was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of retro library shelving bearing mid-century modern, industrial or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of retro library shelving over the years, but those crafted by Bruynzeel, F.P. Fratelli Proserpio and Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Library Shelving?
Prices for a piece of retro library shelving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $34,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,009.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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